contingency, s.aPhil: Teagmhasacht f. bTeagmhas m, cúrsa m gan choinne. Should a contingency arise, in case of a contingency, dá dtarlaíodh rud gan choinne. (b)Com: Contingencies, ilchostais teagmhais. He is providing for contingencies, tá sé ag soláthar in aghaidh na timpiste.